Low-glare workstation design
57. Low-glare workstation design
Concentrated, high-intensity lights can cause glare and lead to visual discomfort. Glare is commonly generated when these lights reflect off glossy surfaces in and around workspaces. The resulting discomfort can be a hindrance to a comfortable and effective work environment.
This feature seeks to minimize glare through the spatial orientation of workstations.
Part 1: Automated Sunlight Control
All windows larger than 0.55 m_ [6 ft²] have the following:
a.80 Shading devices that automatically engage when light sensors indicate that sunlight could contribute to glare at workstations.
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Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | Tenant Improvement | New Construction | |
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| Part 1: Automated Sunlight Control | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Schools | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
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| Part 1: Automated Sunlight Control | O | O | O | O | O |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
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PART 1 (Design) Automated Sunlight Control |
Architect |
| 57.1.a |
The Ontario Ministry of Labour's "Computer Ergonomics: Workstations and Lighting" recommends that worker's line of sight is parallel to the plane of windows. |